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  1. Ken Cooley

    All my ponies.....

    As I look back on my 55 years but only 9.8 years of riding motorcycles I think about all the cash I lost in trading bikes. Was it smart and worth it? Not really but at times a learning lesson. I was looking for perfect when I realized perfect comes with three different bikes in the stable not...
  2. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    pokeyjoe. Thanks mate. Nice photo we can all understand. I have a US version clearly.
  3. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    I agree with you. When I ride to the Harley dealership sometimes there's a guy there who likes to brag. He calls bike riders who pay the dealership to bolt on parts "check book bikers" because he does all the engine stuff himself don't you know. I've found that there really is a bias at the...
  4. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    OK, so the longer one is U.S. required? What does a Euro look like in comparison? Share a photo please? I would like to hear from others who installed this same center stand and tell me if you had to file down the stand tube to fit into the bracket that bolts to the bike. Just want to know.
  5. Ken Cooley

    First service cost

    I like that. Duc/Duc/Goose. Very creative. And the Angle. How long did it take for the devil to appear? For me on the V7 Stone first service around $285.00. Not the same as a Norge I realize. I'm a big believer in using the dealer for service if you can get to one. I drug my bike 100...
  6. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    My side stand is the Euro isn't it? Or not? I am at the shop on the Harley today. I'd run home later and take a photo of it folded up. It clangs the center stand but no problem so far in riding it. I plan to add some industrial rubber to the side stand where it lands on the center and be...
  7. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    I think the Norge is a good looking bike. If I were into "sport tour" that would be my choice. However, I think my next purchase will be the new Ducati XDiavel. Just gotta have one. But, that will be a take to the straight track bike because I must know how fast I can ride it in a straight...
  8. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    Trout, The Griso must be fast. My local Kawasaki dealer said "Griso"? When I told everyone I was buying a Guzzi. He thought I should go with power and that rush you get going fast in a straight line but he's a drag racer so go figure. I said, no, I'm done with fast in a straight line. I do...
  9. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    Trout, What Guzzi do you own now? What do you like about it? Any issues? I'm nearing 1000 miles on my 2015 V7 Stone. I really like this bike. I like it that it's a Standard, has that old world European look and is all around nice bike. Smooth, sounds great, smooth, did I say smooth? LOL...
  10. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    I guess my perspective on Indian goes back to the first year they made the bikes from Polaris and from the factory the paint didn't look deep and rich as it does on other brands. Indian dealer in Indian where I rode all the models had some come in one year later and the paint looked like it was...
  11. Ken Cooley

    Do you use this tool incorrectly?

    Miller Time? That kind of OFF switch?
  12. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    What did you think of your Gunner? Was it a muted matte finish? I liked that silver gray color on the Gunner I saw locally. I owned a 2012 Victory Highball with the matte or denim black and white paint. Loved it. You can't really screw up denim because it looks screwed up already. LOL...
  13. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    Gerry, Could you post a photo of the euro side stand for me here? I'd like to see the difference. I really like center stands on bikes. I hope to just use my bike as is because this stock side stand folds way out front and makes me feel secure when I set the bike on it. But, is the Euro Side...
  14. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    I've owned 7 Harley's in the last 8 years. My latest are new to me Heritage 2015 Classic in black and 2014 Softail Slim in silver gun metal matte. I love both finishes. The Slim is my sons bike. He loves it and when you roll it out into the sun the paint comes alive. As I've mentioned above...
  15. Ken Cooley

    Guzzi paint sub-par?

    No one paints a motorcycle like Harley. No one. All paint is sub-par. This is why Porshe came to Harley to learn to paint. So, what's this all mean? Nothing. Just add more wax and ride the thing. We all love the photos of old bikes in the 1950's being ridden off road and used in hill...
  16. Ken Cooley

    Engine breathing V7

    I've learned to run the crap out of my Harley's and they make great power and run awesome. At 3K they are making the power they want to make. Do not lug a bike. No bike is done a service by lugging it. I was going to suggest you had a spark knock problem. Glad you found it in the headlight...
  17. Ken Cooley

    All my ponies.....

    I too worked my butt off for many decades building a business in America. Then Mr. Obama comes along and says "you didn't build that business". Yea, well that's another story but he couldn't run a soda stand if he tried. OK no more political commentary. So, I too worked hard but I'm thankful...
  18. Ken Cooley

    Name this bike

    OH YES. That's a MATCHLESS and what would that be worth today? Too much!
  19. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    This post is of the install we did last night on my 2015 V7 Stone Center Stand. :mad::cool::cry::):rock: At times when you do an install on a bike of an accessory you have no instructions for you must 'Punt', or just scream or laugh or go get another beer. Right? So, I added a few Emogi's to...
  20. Ken Cooley

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    If I can ride the bike with the current side stand on and the center stand mounted I may do this for a bit. Then, if need be contact Todd E and have him sell me a "Euro" stand. I don't mind tinkering on my bike a bit, just like to make sure it is safe to ride and won't damage other parts, that's...
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